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, 1887-03-20
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Weekly s2.D per annum, sl.5O for six months,
pavable In advance.
, 1887-03-20

All watches changed to twenty-four
hour dials by Zehner, Jackson & BuOch-
ner.
, 1887-03-20

Tu1Q UAncp may be found on nis at Geo.
TITO rHT6H howell 4 Co.'S Nswspaper Al.
S Sssa.,,.ns buy % sRrsss q \ TsSEs Sa III
, 1887-03-20

On an average $1,000 booiis a year are
now published
, 1887-03-20

u. G. BAIRD and A. G. CAMpBELL), AT.
torneys-at-Law and Notaries Public, Ckey.
second floor, Stibbins 4 Post S bank block.
, 1887-03-20

In all its branches by W. ELLIOTT, on Eighteenth
street, one door west of the old stand. Singlefoot
All kind Of wagon work done first class.
, 1887-03-20

Successor to II. s.. Oliver, FIRE INSURANCE.
None but ''timc-tried and fretested" companit 4,
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

In returning thanks to you for my miracu-
lous cure of eczema or salt rheum, I deem it
advisable to give you a detailed account of my
case. and as there is, and always will be a
prejudice against advertised remedies, you
have my consent to publish this testimonial,
and all inquiries, by letter or in person, will
cheerfully answer. ! do this that people who
go on ear sitter year paying out large sums Of
money t" Incompetent physicians and receive
no cure, or even relief. or end in filling pre-
mature grave, as was nearly my case, may be
induced to max trial Of the wonderful CUTI-
CURA REMEDIES.
At the age of three months rash made its
appearance on my face. A physician was
called. he said teething was the cause, he pre-
scribed some cooling medicine, but the sores
spread to my ears and head. Another NJ. D..
was called He protested to know all about
the case, called it Kings Evil" and pre-
scribed gun powder, birthstone, and lard mixed
into a sasve. but the disease continued. They
could not do anything with it, Another pre-
scrfbed bO-sx, water, and flour; another. lin
seed poultices. None ofthem did me any good at
all, but made me worse. The disease cor tnued
unabated; it spread to my arms and legs. till
I was laid up entirely and from continual sit
ting on the floor on a pillow my lin BIS con,
traeted so hat lost all control of them, an d
was uttefl, helpless. My mother would have
to lift me out and into bed could get around
the house on my hands and feet, bot coald
not get my clothes on at all. and had to wear a
sort of cir. ssing gown. Ny h3ir had all matted
down Iai en- Off and my head face and ears
were one scsb, and 1 had to have a towel on
my head III the time in the summer to keep
the flies o.. My parents consulted pronf-
nent physician and surgeon here in Chicago
(the other hysicians before mentioned were OF
Dundas and Hamilton, Canada), he said be
could do ne hi ng for me. that the chances were
that you'll grow out of it, ar thai 1t would
strike inWardly and kill me in time. He
wanted to emit the sinews of my legs SO that
could walk, but would not let him. for if did
get better would have no control of them.
The disease continued in this manner until
I was eventeen years old, and on day in jan
uary, 1879 in the Chicago Tribune. 1 read an
account of your medicines. They described
my case S, exactly that thought as last re-
sort, to give them a trial.
When Fl st applied the CUTICURA. Twas all
raw and bleeding from scratching myself, but
when 1 applied 1T went to sleep almost inn
mediatelc, something had not done for years.
the effect WAS so soothing. may4-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

ANECDOTE OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE
OF DELEGATES Richmond cores
pondent of the Alexandria Gazette, under
date of the End inst, says
ssThe clerk of the House of Delegates,
born and raised in the Episcopal Church,
and conyersant with the responses that are
contained in the prayer book, created a
sensation on Sunday last in one of the
Episcopal churches in this city. He sell
dom gets chance, even on Sunday, during
session, to attend divine service, but on
Sunday morning last an opportunity was
offered him to attend church. When the
rector said, "God spake these words and
said, am the Lord thy God: thou shalt
have none other God but me-" the congre-
cation responding. ooh, Lsrd, have mercy
upon us and incline cur hearts to keep thy
law" the clerk, hearing the word '1aw,"
and thinking he was at his desk in the hall
of the House, exclaimed. "This act shall
be in force from its passage" Fancy bis
embarrassment when a dozen of more eyes
were directed towards him and an officer of
the church gave him reprimanding look.
| Col. Bigger could not help it. The force of
habit is so great that he says once OF twice,
when he knelt to say his prayers, he forgot
himself and exclaimed, "Acker, Adding
ton, Bandy, Bolen, Boiling, Carter, &C.,
&C."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
WHEN THE CHICKENS COME HOME.

You may take the world as it comes and goes
And you will be sure to find
That fate will square the account she owes,
Whoever comes out behind;
And all things bad that man has done,
By whatsoever induced.
Return at last to him, one by one,
AS the chickens come home to roost.
You may scraps and toll and pinch and save
While your boarded wealth expands,
TIL the cold, dark shadow of the grave
Is nearing your life's last sands;
You will have your balance struck some night
And you'll find your hoard reduced;
You'u view your life in another light,
When the chickens come home to roost
You can stint your soul and starve your heart
With the husks of barren creed,
But Christ will know if you play part,
VIII know in your hour of need;
And then as you wait for death to come
What hope can there be deduced
From a creed alone? you will lie there dumb
While your chickens come home to roost
Sow as you will. there's time to reap.
For the good and bad as well,
And conscience, whether we wake or sleep,
Is either a heaven or hell.
And every wrong will find its place,
And every passion, loosed,
Drifts back and meets you face to face
When the chickns come home to roost
When you're over or under the sod
The result will be the same;
You cannot escape the hand of God,
You must bear your sin or shame.
No matter what's carved on a marble slab,
When the Items are all produced
You'll find that st. Peter was keeping "tab.''
And that chickens come home to roost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
Conversation as a Study.

And why not? Why do we cram ologies,
osophies, and onomies into young girls
overtaXed brain, and then complacently
send her out into the critical, censorious
world with limited vocabulary, little
knowledge of the subtle meaning, the ms
and outs, the lights and shades of her own
language, scanty information on current
topics, less power to communicate what she
had read, and few silly stock phrases,
which l wish could be obliterated? The
best scholars seem to be awkward, shy, and
Silent, unless drawn out upon their favorite
study the more frivolous and superficial
chatter, indulge in superlatiyes, and giggle.
Is this too severe? A wise old bachelor.
who has had uncommon social opportuni-
ties and who is always criticising his woman
friends in way at once cynical and help
full, said to me the other day ''Why don't
you start conversation class 1t is an art
that is strangely neglected. At least you
can write about this and try to wake women
to the fact that they do not converse. They
seem to merely open their pretty mouths
and let the words tumble out without any
plan or forethought. Iasked young LADY
who was attending one of our best board
ing-schools what instruction was given her
there in conversation, and she had never
heard of such a thing being attempted" -
So he set me to thinking and writing
Professor Townsend has given you series
of admirable essays on conversation. l am
sure he will not object to my following in
the same track with a few homely, every
day, actual illustrations. Let me speak
first of unmeaning and annoying phrases
which are universally used by the slip-shod
talker.
Some of my friends, after making state
ment that is self evident, and that any one
but an idiot could comprehend instantly,
will lead me along as if non compOs with a
tiresome, Dye see ?" ''See ?' See ?"
usually accompanied with monotonous
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
/ / VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

~ VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court of
susta county rendered in the case of Harness
.erger's ex'or., VS.. Harnesberger we will sell,
in front of the Courthouse, in Staunton, va,
on Monday. the 23rd day of May. 1887.
at public auction that well known, and
very desirable Iarm. upon which the late R. 8.
as "Old Virginia." THIS farm contains 557
acres Is highly mproved-with first class
buildings of every kind. large and nne
orchard, fine meadows, inexhaustible supply OF
water in the yard. land well watered by Lewis
Creek. Is located miles Southeast of Staun :
depots, and accessible by good roads. This is
a first-class farm in every particular.
1t may be sold in parcels to suit purchasers.
Also, that desirable residence, with ~ acres
of land attached, situated in Darterbrook
in Augusta county, now occupied by DR.. G. d.
Kunkle. This property is a very desirable
residence, including q commodious dwelling,
necessary outbuildings, fine orchard, garden,
pasture and out-lots, and is q most sdWtnta-
geous location for q physician.
Harnesberger, who is on the premises, and all
communications. addressed to S. Fl. McCne.
Rolla Augusta county or to James Bumgard-
ner, Jr., Staunton. will be promptly answered.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder upon a credit OF
interest from the date of sale, the purchaser
giving bond with approved personal security,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
s. n. MCCUE,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
Commissioners.
BOND has been given by James Bumgardner
Jr. Commissioner, in case of Harnesberger's
ex'or, vs. Rarnesberger, as required by the
decree OF sale.
may4 tbs Jos. N RYAN Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

The first morning after using it my flesh Il
had no skin only on the end of my nose) was
AID 1 could place my hands on the sores with
out 1t being painful. In about two weeks
could stand straight, but not walk, was SO
weak, but my sores were nearly well. Then
commenced the use of the CUTICURA REsoL-
VENT. and in three days was worse than ever.
was one mass of pimples from the top OF my
painful would not do justice to the case. In
from two TO four days they burst and left a
small scale. which dropped off and left the
spot pure and the skin white, and as near as
can judge was cured in about six to eight
weeks, and up to this date Ii. e. from January,
1879. to January, 1850, have not been sick In
disease reappearing on me. have an excel
lent appetite, and have the very best of health.
have been exposed to all sorts of weather with
out the least signs of the disease yet. The on
iy difference fad in myself is that my skin
is finer, softer and OF SO liable to get chapped
as is other persons,
No doubt many persons will not believe this
almost improbable story, many Will think $ It i
If they do. but to satisfy themselves, they can
call or write 10 me and find out if what have
persons who car testify to the wonderful cure
| have received by your CUTICURA REMEDIES.
Gentlemen. let me again thank you for my
1872 Dearborn ST.. W. ]. MCDONALD,
CHICAGO, ILL.,, JAM 80. 1887.
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INOJHliig Known 10 SClellS;c dL I'LL SOiiipdi
Bile to the CUTIcURA EEMEDIES in their mar
Vicious properties OF cleansing. purifying and
beautifSing the skin and in curing torturing,
disfiguring, etching, scaly, and pimply dis
eases of the skin scalp, and blood. with loss
of hair
CCTIcURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUTI-
CURA SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautifier, pre-
pared from it, externally. and CUTIcURA RE
sozv ENT, the new Blood Purifier, internally,
are positive cure for every form of skin ar d
blood disease. from pimples to scrofua.
Sold everywhere Price: CUTICURA, SO
cents; SOAP, % cents; RESOLvENT, Sl.00. Pre-
pared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL
Co, Boston.
RD- send for "How to Cure Skin Dis
eases,' 81 pages, so illustrations. and leo testi
monials may4-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
The improvements


consist of roomy and well-arranged -
Frame Dwelling, nearly new. situated E:sA
in large grove of native oaks. and oc- sHskHa
cupying an eminence from which one of the
most beautiful and extensive viewsin the VAL
ley may be obtained. The outbuildings are
ample and in excellent repair. A young and
vigorous orchard of choice fruit will in year
or Two be in full bearing All the house are a
large cistern and artesian well, and there is
running water in every field.
Considering its proximity to the city, the
place offers an excellent investment to
terprising man. 1t is within quarter OF a
mile of the finest turnpike in Vlrginia-just
far enough to avoid the annoyance incident to
a much Travelled thoroughiare, and near
enough to get the full advantage of a fine road
The place offers excellent facilities for truck
ing and its nearnesS 10 the Staunton mark cts
would make it p -ofitable.
This property is offered at o reasonab BILE price
and On easy terms. Parties desiring to exam.
inc 1t should call upon Mr.. Harris, who resides
there. For terms. &C., address
6. G. GOOCH,
au4-tf Maysville, KY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
Monday. the 2srd day Of Nay, 1887,

Smith, JI1s7, Trustee, Us. Todd d Gresham, 1rus-
tees, ct ais, rendered December Is, 1856. the un-
dersigned Commissioner will, on
Monday. the 28rd day of May. 1887.
Chat being County Court day., SELL at public
auction. IN fTent Of The Courthouse in the City
Of Sta.cnton, the following real estate -
That VERY VERY DE s AhshEr TR RAG OF
COMMODIOUS DWELLING-HOUSE H#ss|
AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS there sGaE.
ty, IT, about miles North Of staunton, known as
the "Hundley MilP' property, and containing
abouS Gze Hundred and Ninefy.nine
Acres.
There is Oh this property an excellent site
for a mill, with one of the best water-powers
on Middle River. On this site there is now
standing the foundation of a mill building, the
superstructure having been burnt several
years ago.
About one hundred and fifty-thres acres of
this land including the "Proflit'' lot of about
three acres, were conveyed to Geo. A. Humid
ley by F. ederick d. Delinger and others by
deed of date September 2sth. 1868, of record in
the CLERKS office of Augusta county, Deed
Book "a, page l57. The residue OF the tract Of
about Forty-siX acres, was conveyed to said
Hundley by deed from David S. Young, Com
missioner, of date April l9th 1873 and of record
in the last named clerks office. Deed Book 81
page 597.
If deemed advisable by the Com missioner
the Profit lot, which has building there
on. VIII be offered separately.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in band to
pay the costs of suit and of the sale; the resi-
due in three equal instalments at one. two.
and three years. from the day of sale, with in
| terest from that day, for which the purchaser
proved personal security, and the title will be
withheld as ultimate security.
THOS. &. ELDER. Cem'r of Sale.
l. B. F. Terry, Dep. Clerk. Circuit Court of
Augusta county. do certify that Thos. c. Elder,
Comr appointed in the foregoing cause, has
duly executed the bond required according to
law. Given under my hand this 18th day of
April. 1887. B. f. TERRY, Dep. Clerk.
aprZ7 IDS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

AN EAGLE KILLED IN A FIGHT WITH
CRoWs.-A gentleman informs the Charles
town Free Press that, GU the Hammond"
farm on the Shenandoah River in jefferson
county, West Virginia. he witnessed Ga
fight between two bald eagles and flock
of crows. One of the eagles made sudden
swoop and struck the ground with such
force as to kill himself The other flew
away. The dead eagle measured seven
feet. from tip to tip of wings. The claws
were large and had tufts of wool in them
evidently he had been raiding sheep-fold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
A Pack of Peas (P'Sl

Here are Peck of Peas, sweet Peas, if
you will. Perseverance, Patience, Prompt
ness, Proficiency, Push, and Politeness.
Add to these Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pur-
gative Pellets" and you will get well through
the world without much trouble. The
Pellets prevent constipation and surplus of
bile which lead to many different COM
plants. Enclosed in glass, always fresh,
entirely vegetable, prompt, and perfectly
harmless. Any druggist.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

gesture or wave of the hand for added as
sistance and explanation, as if the rather
simple sentence was an abstruse geometric
problem, which must approach by gentle
degrees and with deal Of boosting.
/ once visited an otherwise agreeable
couple, where the wife would respond to all
I said, f'To be sure," ssto be sure" and
the husband used this cdious 'ssee ?" con-
stantly, until I was forced to give up the
intimacy. They were good friends, but
uncomfortable from this habit.
"Doncher know? and call that sort Of
thing" are far too common. Others use
'you know" to punctuate their remarks,
when do not know or s'as you say"
when have not said anything of the sort.
Listen to the superlatives that pour out
from the lips of the average young lady or
married woman.
First and last let me anathematize ''per-
fectly lovely" Bah that is truly nauseat-
ing. venture to affirm that that much
abused phrase is used at least ten times
daily by every schoolgirl, every college
girl, every young lady in this country. 1t
is the stock phrase at Smith, Wellesley,
and Vassar in fact conversation would
droop and languish without it. A young
lady comes in to see me, and she begins
80 Miss Sanborn, how perfectly lovely
your rooms are and isn't it lovely to live
in fiat ! and you have an elevator-how
lovely Its just horrid to climb three
flights as had to yesterday, although the
bride I called on was so lovely didn't
mind, you know. Her rooms were fitted
up so lovely with her wedding presents,
don't you see. and she had on a perfectly
elegant OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES too lovely for
anything doncher know? I can't describe
it, but it had lots of jet on satin, and twas
just lovely. Her hair, you know, is just
that exquisite, lovely chestnut shade, with
a ripple of gold, doncher know, and all that
sort of thing. You don't know how l en-
joyed your reception last week the music
was SO splendid And that pretty woman
who whistled, wasn't she bewitching just
too lovely for anything And the men
you do get such nice men-good-leoking
and such swells Oh, ma and l said wher
we got home that it was perfectly lovely
Kate Sanborn, in Journal of Education
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
NAME THIS FISH.

Cut off my head nd singular ana,
Cut off my tail and plural appear;
Although my middles left there's nothing
there.
WHAT is my head cut off? A sounding sea.
What Is my tail cut off? A rushing river.
And in their mingiing depths fearless play,
Parent of sweetest sounds, yet mute forever.
AN ENIGMA BY MACAULAY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
1870 ACRES

of fine land. admirably located and in high
state of cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for its unusual cropping qualities,
and is regarded as one of the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
ton throughout. A new plank fence extends
along the entire front, and all of the cross
fences are in thorough order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
Wednesday, June LIST. 1887,

This is to certify that Geo. M. Cochran, Jr.,
one of the Com missioners appointed by decree
of June 10th, 1885, in Osborne & Co. VS.. Trotter
ais, has given bond in the penalty of Sc, OOO0O,
with conditions as required by law.
may1l-4t ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
JNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
LAND SALES.


r AND SALE.-By virtue of decree of the
IL Circuit Court of Augusta county. in the
suit of Gardner, &C., VS.. Craun, rendered at the
May term, 1886. 1 will, as Commissioner, sell
at public auction, in front of the Courthouse
In StauntOn, on
Saturday, the 4m day of June. 1887,
a certain tract Of land in the northern part of
Augusta county. containing 81 acres, more
or less, adjoining the lands of Lambert and
Brannaman, and formerly owned by Miss Jane
K. Lof1and, and now owned by Geo. H. Craun.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourth1 in cash and the
residue in three equal payments. at 6, H. and
Is months respectively-the purchaser execu-
ting bonds with approved personal security
me % e
ultimate security. g. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
Commissioner.
I, J. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
quired by the Aforesaid decree has been given.
Given ,aI under my hand this lst DAY Of Moyem-
mayll.4ts
TTOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Pursu-
IL ant to decree of Circuit Court in Osborne
Co. VS.. Trotter d ais. and suits heard there
with we will offer at public auction, in front
of the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Wednesday, June LIST. 1887,
the residence of Arch. D. Trotter, decd, in said
city. This is comfortable frame house. capa-
cious and well located for business. The LOT is
one Of the most desirable on the market. 'front.'
Augusta and New, with depth of ga feet and
adjoining the residence of Capt. James Bum
gardner.
1t will be offered first in three or more lois
No. l, fronting on New st. Az feetand run ming
back ia feet known as the stable lot: lot No. 2
fronting AZ feet on New with same depth and
lot No. 8. fronting S2% feet on Augusta and
running back $50 feet, with the dwelling house
thereon-the last named lot may be offered in
two parcels-and next as a whole, and sold on
the highest bidding.
TERMs-Cash or costs of sale, and costs OF
James H., Kate, and Haywood Trotter in the
main suit, and the residue in three equal year
ly payments, bearing interest from day of sale,
upon bond and security-title retained till
payment GEO. Nj. COCHRAN, JR.,
ALEX. n. FULTZ,
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
PROPERTY FOR SAFE
" N THE TOWN OF GREENXILLE VA

We offer for sale, very cheap several lots in
New Greenville. and also sn elegant dwelling
just completed, rooms. conveniently arrang-
school; size of lot made to suit purchaser. This
is part of the property formerly belonging to
the Gillian estate.
Also corner lot on Main street, also house and
lot opposite residence of w. F. Smith; title un-
questioned. All this property will be sold pri.
vately on terms that will make 1t a paying in
vestment. A. G. DUNCAN IL Co,
mar30- 2mos Greenville, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
A vALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

4 "A
In consequence OF business engagements in
another State, which will require my personal
attention, offer for sale privately, my farm
lying three miles North of Staunton, and
about quarter of mile East of the Valley
Turnpike. The tract is part of the old Wayt
Bell farm, and contains